Champagne News

A rant about Glass(es) of Bubbly – Christopher Burr MW

When I was invited to write a piece for Glass of Bubbly, I thought carefully about what I could write, as clearly readers will know a lot about the subject, probably experts, so I didn’t wish to write something bland or lacking innovation or insight. I love sparkling wines and they certainly come into my…

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Vintage Champagne Tasting Experience London

There are some 3,500 pubs in London and it is said that over 50% of international visitors to the capital will try out at least one location during their time there. The pub and restaurant scene is gigantic both North and South of the Thames with many wine bars in amongst them, and for those…

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Champagne bottles stored in Epernay

The Art of the Second Fermentation in Champagne

The second fermentation in Champagne transforms a still wine into the world-renowned sparkling wine. This critical phase is not only about creating the bubbles that Champagne is famous for but also about influencing the flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the final product. The Biochemical Process At its core, the second fermentation is a biochemical…

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Discovering The Timeless Elegance Of Meunier: A 1955 Champagne Revelation

Champagne connoisseurs and enthusiasts, prepare to have your perceptions transformed. Today, I share with you an enigmatic journey—a tasting that challenged the very foundations of Champagne lore. My encounter with a 1955 Blanc de Meunier from the storied cellars of Champagne Demière unveiled a truth long veiled by the mists of tradition. The narrative has…

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Five Reasons why Champagne Remains Optimistic in 2024: The Commitments of a Proactive Industry

Collectively, Champagne winegrowers and houses have taken strategic decisions and have launched numerous projects to ensure balance within an appellation that continues to sparkle across the globe. Initiatives include the commitment to regulation and social responsibility, the introduction of a new framework for contractual relations between winegrowers and houses, an increase in the reserve level,…

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Sediment in Champagne

Sediment in Champagne?

We expect our bottle of Champagne to be clear, fresh and bursting with fruitiness though from time to time this will not always be the case. A wine should be clean and clear and certainly devoid of cloudiness / particles, though there will be exceptions both purposely and unintentionally. What is sediment? If the bottle…

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Discovering Champagne Lombard

Thierry Lombard, the owner of Champagne Lombard focused his attention on the Lombard brand, which had previously limited distribution. The strategy was to move away from mass market activity (retailers, brands and secondary brands). As a result, Thierry Lombard bought the vineyards of the Médot Champagne House: 5,5 ha (13,6 acres) essentially in Premier Cru,…

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Champagne Maxime-Blin On Capturing The Essence Of Trigny In Every Bottle

And Thrusting The Massif De Saint-thierry Into The Limelight … In The “Blin” Of An Eye! For a region rich in nature and in history, there’s not nearly enough attention given to the Massif de Saint-Thierry. Located in the northernmost part of Champagne, the Massif de Saint-Thierry boasts magnificent forests and vineyards that together form…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Champagne

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is no better time to celebrate the ones you love. Be it a partner or a group of close friends, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like Champagne, the absolute pinnacle of sparkling wine. Champagne continues to be the centrepiece for some of the most prestigious venues…

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